We had heard of Beating the Retreat but never seen it or knew what it was. This was SO wonderful and we couldn't keep the smiles off our faces the entire time! The Royal Marines are absolutely incredible!! Smash that Like button for the Military! Drop us a comment if you enjoy these videos as much as we do. It's that pomp & Ceremony the British do so well! Thanks for watching and for your support! God Bless All of our Allies!
You ladies should react to the Falkland Island war of 1982, The Falkland islands are over sea British territory. That was invaded by the Argentine army , Our lady prime minister Margaret Thatcher sent our marines 800 miles to take back our island and protect our civilians, Good video you ladies stay safe 👍🇬🇧
Are you familiar with the Gurkhas? Very important part of the British military (from Nepal). Some of them escorted the Queen at her funeral. Def worth a look. They are elite soldiers 😁 I’ll see if I can find a link
I'm 18 years deep UK infantry and I'm not ashamed to say nobody does the drums better than the UK Marines, Those men handle a rifle just as well when needed and are always humble. Top blokes.
It's a shame so many young in our country are no longer proud to be British! We were brought up to be proud of our country , respect our royal family, and be respectful to all .
Make it’s because we recognise that the UK has become a haven of hatred and bigotry. Many of us in the Celtic nations also see ‘British’ as a synonym for ‘English’.
Thank you I was wondering about that. Having been born and gown up in Britain, Nov 11th was / is always Remembrance Day with poppies. My Dad was a Royal Marines Commando in WW2
We were there for it, in the stands on Horse Guards, even more special as our youngest was part of the RN Honour Guard ruclips.net/video/QLbq3D-RW6E/видео.htmlsi=WQyAlPesqOiPHvIc
I have to be biased because I'm British but our forces are some of the finest in the world it also makes me proud to have allies with our american brothers and sisters.🇬🇧💗🇺🇸
I agree they are the finest they are the best of us , but I have to mention our Gurkhas who have fought beside us for 200 yrs. Mighty warriors , fearless and loyal . I would love to see Natasha and Debbie react to something to do with the Gurkhas .
@Alan Hilton I myself have felt honoured to have served with many of our fellow friends mostly including USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, all of Scandinavia, the European Union and rest of Europe and a host of nations
Ladies. I live in Pimlico, not the posh part, and a ten minute walk from Buck House (Buckinham Palace) and watch the march down the mall very frequently. It is so much better live I promise. Love the channel. X
I spent 10 years in the Royal Marines and did a few occasions where the band was involved. Everytime I watch them it makes me very proud. Ian Spencer (RMA21067) my regimental number.
I am 81 now, but have aching memories of marching behind these wonderful guys. I could have marched for ever! I still watch them whenever I can and, although I also love our other military bands, I think these musicians are the best in the world. Since you were upset that the video came to an end, there is a video on RUclips which shows the whole ceremony of Beating the Retreat, which I am sure you would enjoy. Mind you, it is over and hour long! Just imagine performing that in the heat of the day as well. Awesome. Thank you for your love and respect.
I am British but have lived abroad (In the Americas) for the last 23 years.... But my heart still swells with pride to see these events...the sheer dedication and professionalism of these people never ceases to amaze me. The Royal Marines are simply at another level. To march like this and co-ordinate a 90° turn with aplomb into a narrower street...(WITH TRAFFIC ISLANDS....for heavens sake!) and ......Not miss a beat whilst doing so..... Such skill.....it is truly on another level....marching ten abreast, whilst playing a musical instrument...... Just....just Brilliant. And they are the same in combat...... coordinated.... skillful.... Truly proud to be British....to the core.
I'm a former Royal Marine, and when you pass out of training, they have the Royal Marines Band there to march you on and off the parade ground and to perform while the Kings Squad performs a small drill display. Having them play sooo close is absolutely awesome and always sends a tingle down the spine. (And glad you girls like them) P.S. Did you know the Royal Marines Band played the introduction to Gerry Anderson's 1960's Thunderbirds show? Listen to that if you want a bit of a thrill :) ) Have a most excellent day now.
I’m a 30 year veteran from a regiment called “The Rifles” As a regiment we don’t beat the retreat, we sound the retreat with bugles. This dates back to the American war if independence when the Rifles could only communicate in the dense woodland of ~North America by using Bugles. The Rifles march at a faster pace of 170 paces to the minute to prove their alertness. During the Peninuslar wars The ~Rifles were used as forward skirmishes whose job was to take out the commanders in the oncoming French columns. Take a look at the Light Devision sounding the retreat at Horse Guards in 1991. Brian Holman who is the ~Bugle Major is this parade was, at one time my C/Sgt in the Rifle Company I commanded.
The sheer precision of the marching, the incredibly straight lines and all whilst playing instruments yet without a word of command. The incredible Royal Marines.
This is the Royal Marines marching to Beating The Retreat, the Beating The Retreat is at Horse Guards Parade and is worth watching and last for about 1 hour 15 minutes. look for Royal Marines Beating Retreat 2022.
My 2 grandfathers served in the Royal Marines in WW2 and members of both Paternal & Maternal family served with the Marines going back to at least the begining of the last Century. And nobody does it better than the Royal Marines.
I have many vetrans in my family, but the one that gets me the most is my grandads dad. He was a first mate in the royal navy and was blown up by a German bomb in ww2. My great grandma who I'm named after was pregnant with my grandad at that time and already had two young boys. he was only 30 when he died and never got to see my grandad before he died, my heart brakes for my grandma for having two boys and being pregnant and loosing her husband and for my grandad for never even being held by his father. He has never complained or really even mentioned it, but I remember after doing our family tree showing him the ship his dad served on, some photos I've found and when I showed his his cremates he chocked up which kills me until this day. What our servicemen and women do and their families sacfrice should never be forgotten. I am incredibly proud of my great grandad for saving our country from tyranny.
Thank you so much for those beautiful comments we love you guys too..always stronger together...for me the greatest generation ever.. were those British,American,Canadian,Australian, New Zealand and many other nations who stormed the beaches of Normandy...for our tomorrows,, God bless you!!
As a former Royals Marines Commando" Bootneck" We are all very proud of our "Bandies" We are all part of The Corps of His Majesty's Royal Marines. Which is broken down into HM Bandservice Royal Marines, HM Corps of drums Royal Marines, and the fighting arm of the Corps, HM Royal Marines Commandos. The members of the bandservice do undertake military training as well as their musical training, after successfully completed this they can apply for Commando selection and win The coverted Green Beret. I really enjoy your enthusiasm when you are reviewing military content. Par Mare Par Terram.
Just love this, have chills and my heart could burst with pride. My dad who sadly recently passed was British army and Police. Have such respect for our British and US forces, thank you so much for your selfless service 🇬🇧🇺🇲❤️
I served 12 years in H.M Royal Engineers and I have had the pleasure of marching behind this band. The overwhelming sense of duty and pride is indescribable. Thank you both from a British Veteran... You've made my day!!!
Hi ladies my father husband and brother all served in the RAF 🇬🇧 Remembrance Day is the 11th of November you do a good job on your videos well done 🇬🇧🇬🇧🥰
I am so proud of our military traditions. When I was a little kid my grandmother used to take me to The Royal Tournament at Earls Court (sadly Earls Court is no more and our Royal Tournament was dumped forever by the Labour Party 😡). Such a shame and a big mistake because it was probably one of the best recruitment tools. Within said Tournament would be something called The Field Gun Race done by the bravest and strongest lads in the Royal Navy as it was pretty dangerous to say the least but a huge source of pride and true brotherhood to be picked for the team. Quite a few recording on YT so just put "field gun race" in the search. It's absolutely mental to watch!
My Grandfather walked from Oldham Manchester to Portsmouth when he was a boy to join the Royal Marines I think he was about 14. A journey of about 250 miles or there abouts. I have his war medals and his marksman medal. He served throughout the Second Word War. And took part in capturing back 🇬🇱 Greenland. When he left the Royal Marines he became a Ministry of Defence policeman. Until he retired. One of my family heroes.
I do enjoy watching your reactions. I have nothing to do with the military, but when I lived in London 30 years ago, I used to cycle past Horse guards parade most days and often the bands were out there practising. It became a favourite part of my cycle ride. I still think of it fondly.
I like your videos very much,l know you love our Royal Marines band but have you watched their tribute to Ennio Morricone that they did during lockdown in the Uk 2021,they played in the Albert Hall with no audience and it was awesome😘
I used to be in that band as a drummer doing exactly the same march through to Horse Guards Parade in London from Wellington Barracks close to Buckingham Palace. This was on the way to performing Beating Retreat in front of Royalty or Senior hierarchy every year. It is open to the public as well and is musically spectacular. You can find the full performance on RUclips, look for Beating Retreat 2022, I think you'll enjoy it. Remember turn the sound up!
By the way I still have the drum! The skins are real and very heavy. I used to wear one if I was on tenor drum. When we perform abroad we use synthetic skins. The originals are very old.
I’ve marched behind the Royal Marines band on many occasions whilst serving during remembrance services and many a parade in London as well as other places
Ladies, your Love and Respect not only for our Military but our Country as a whole, is to be truly applauded and would put one or two of our own To Shame. There are some very good videos available on YT that shows the selection process that young men have to go through to become a Royal Marine. 32 Weeks of sheer Grit and determination, well worth a watch 😊💞
A while ago you showed the secret drum corp,these guys have proper jobs(bankers,teachers etc,the marines are combat solders ,medics ,drivers) I think a big difference,thanks for showing it,keep it up
My son is a Captain in the RM band service, during October did 2 weeks in New York doing several gigs. As an ex Royal Marine I am proud of what he and the band service do. Great music
As a life long marching drummer I'm impressed by the showmanship of forty + snare drummers. The actual execution is a bit shakey, however. It might well be affected by the Marines' inexplicable tactic of having the drummers wear gloves while playing. It would be similar to asking a piano player to play wearing boxing gloves.
Also had to add, 30k, that's alot of subscribers, and I also want to point out I love the videos you post on Patreon, your city is amazing, it's now on my bucket list
I have march behind this band for nearly 56 years as a servicing member and a Royal Marine Veteran, it does not how old you are or how long ago you severed, the sound of the band makes the years fall away and you grow 2inch In height OARMAARM ( Once A Royal Marine Always A Royal Marine )
Hi ladies, I hope tou are both well. I don't know if it has been mentioned in the comments already but November 11th is also Remembrance Day here in the UK. The actual remembrance parade at the Cenotaph is held on the nearest Sunday to it, I assume to minimise traffic disruption??
Actual Remembrance Day in the UK is the 11th of November, (the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month), but is traditionally celebrated on the nearest Sunday to that date, known as Remembrance Sunday. There are more than 200 musicians marching here so keeping them all synchronised is superb. The leopard print cover is basically padding to help take the weight of the bigger, heavier drums. The really early versions of these were actual Leopard skins but the current ones are man made and use the pattern because it is tradition.
Remembrance Day here in the UK is also 11th November but the church ceremonies are on the Sunday nearest to it, hence the 13th this year. Throughout most of Britain on the 11th at 11 am there will be 2 miniutes of silence and the same on SundayThere was a reminder of this in my local Aldi this morning.
Love your reactions and when you cover the Royal Marines I get an extra buzz. My grandfather was RM Bandmaster in WWII and I was in the RM cadet band in Portsmouth when I was a kid. Got to perform with the RM band in many occasions. Happy memories.
My Dad was Royal Navy and he loved military band music. He was fond of the massed pipes and drums bands of Scotland, but for him the sheer military precision of the Royal Marines Band(s) was pre-eminent. He swore no one could march and play with greater precision, pomp, pride than The Royal Marine Band(s) {Son look how straight those lines are}
@Natasha & Debbie I’m so glad you enjoyed this, I myself am a former Royal Marine Officer and served 15 years from 1998 to 2013, I can’t express the words to explain how much it means to me to see our fellow servicemen and women in the Royal Marines Band.
Brilliant. Ive seen Beating The Retreat and Trooping of the Colour when my dear late cousin took part as a musician in the band of the Scots Guards. I'm ex WRAF myself and love all this.
The leopard skin is worn by the bass drummer to prevent the sheer weight of the drum causing damage to the uniform and to provide some protection by spreading the weight over a larger area. Used not just by the Royals but Army bands too.
Actually, the tiger / leopard skins are a throwback to the early days of British military bands when the drummers were often Africans and would wear tribal costume (back then regimental bands were all civilian volunteers and dressed to impress). It's now carried on as a tradition.
The bass drummer wears the tiger skin. The tenor drummers (usually percussionists) wear leopard skins. The skins were originally worn as a warning to the enemy as "look what we can do"...
I know that the person playing the big bass drum wears a leopard skin apron to protect the uniform from wear, and probably some protection too, but don't know why the others would wear it.
Nice ta see you Girls enjoying some Great Music from one of the Worlds Military Bands ever, one Vid ya might want to react to is The Royal Marines Band in NYC
I used to work for 👮♀️ my beat was hyde park, used to help them out at each gate within the park to practice, but sadly got caught up with the Iranian embassy siege….. was only 19 … but man I was sooo proud of our boys and girls(all active duty)🥰
Seeing this makes me proud to be British .I have seen this a few times .The sound is amazing as it is amplified by some of the grand buildings along the route. Keep up the good work.
My dad was a British WW2 Commando, part of the Spearhead. My mum was a Teacher and drove an ambulance in occupied Belgium. They met during the liberation and married shortly after. Yes, I'm that old 🧓. I loved this video, even though we were getting further away as the video went on. Thankyou.
Guys.....Remembrance Day is 11th November in the UK....the country, mostly, observes this dutifully and well. Remembrance Sunday is the FIRST Sunday nearest to that date.....THAT'S when the Cenotaph Ceremony takes part....💕🇬🇧
Hello Ladies.- In case you have not seen it there is a video from 2016 featuring HM Royal Marines Band playing Olympic Spirit by John Williams accompanying an arms drill display by members of HM Royal Marines Commandos. It was filmed on Horseguards Parade, London
Thanks for your support of UK armed forces. As a veteran of the British infantry I appreciate your respect and interest in our old and crusty marching about a bit, etc. :)
It is a great pity that we don't show our veterans the same respect that they are awarded in the USA. It breaks my heart, and of everyone that I know, to see them homeless and mentally ill. It is often the Salvation Army that picks up the responsibility on behalf of us.
@@glynnwright1699 yes the US does better in this are, but it is improving in the UK. The military covenant was a breakthrough and the NHS is raising it's game for veterans too. Many amazing charities too. Check out Healthier Heroes and look what Burnley Football Club has been doing.
@Glynn Wright I would have a look at DMRC Stanford Hall before you make comments like that. You should see the rehab for severely injured personnel who will become veterans due to their incapacities. Before you make comments that you do not fully understand.
As an former naval nurse, member of the QUEEN ALEXANDER ROYAL NAVAL NURSING SERVICE. I was present at a few RM band performances. Full of pride and emotion. Sunset and evening hymn always brings tears . I will be at the Royal Albert Hall remembrance service Saturday 12th November where they always attend and preform . This evening is attended by His Majesty the King. My husband and I are so looking forward to it . Following morning we will take part in the march past at the cenotaph. He will be with his Falkand war veteran platoon. Thank you for showing so much respect for the British forces. 🇬🇧
My nephew is an officer in The Royal Marine Commandos and when I saw him marching down The Mall (in front of Buckingham Palace) I thought I would burst with pride.
Wonderful to come across this - especially on Remembrance Sunday. I did my bit with the cornet in the local silver band at the local war memorial today but obviously we weren't in the same league as these wonderful musicians. One of the highlights of my career in the Royal Navy was marching in front of a Royal Marines band from Horse Guards Parade through Central London in 1981 as part of the street lining for the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. And then we got to do it all again at the end of the ceremony as we marched back to Horse Guards. Thanks for sharing and love your comments!
Did you notice at 9:29 the double tap on the bass drum and the band strikes up after 5 paces? Also during some cermonies you may pick up two double taps in succession when they are marching the halt will come 5 paces later
Well done girls. Another brilliant video, and thanks for putting our Royal Marines on again. They are the best! Others have told you about the Remembrance Service being held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day (11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month). That was when the 'guns fell silent' in WW1. Sadly, this years wi be the first without our dear Queen attending. ( believe she only missed two over her 70 years of Service and Duty). Her poppy wreath that she always laid, was always the first of the Ceremony. Another video that may interest you is the documentary made at the time, showing how the 'Unknown Warrior' was brought home from France, and buried in Westminster Abbey. It's a fascinating story of how the 'warrior' was chosen, transported across to the UK, and given the highest Ceremony, and being buried where so many Kings, Queens, and many important people from our history are buried. If you're interested, for those who don't know, whenever there's been televised Ceremonies etc held in Westminster Abbey, many that were attended by our late Queen, if you watch as she begins the walk from the door, down the aisle she had to walk round a plot, with a black marble stone, right in the middle of the floor surrounded by poppies. That is the actual tomb of the Unknown Warrior. It was placed in that spot so that anyone (including visitors) has to see and recognise it. For any visitors to London a visit Westminster Abbey is well worth it. There is so much of our history in there, including the tomb of William the Conqueror. Sorry, l've rambled on a bit.
And the bouquet of every royal bride is brought to the Abbey to lie on the tomb. It was started by the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother when, as Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon about to walk up the aisle to marry the then Duke of York, she laid her bouquet down in memory of her brother who had died in WW1. For the centenary of the tomb, the late Queen Elizabeth was there as a replica of her own wedding bouquet was laid on the tomb. It's the Unknown Warrior rather than soldier because the casualties from the Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force and from Royal Navy and Royal Marine contingents fighting on the front (eg as artillery) were also laid to rest in the same cemeteries so the Warrior could be from any of the three services.
@@jacquieclapperton9758 Well put Jaquie, but l think you mean't to say that Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon placed her wedding bouquet on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior, after her wedding, not before 😂. One other thing, is that that is the only tomb in the Abbey, that no one is allowed to walk on. All the other tombs are level with the flagstones (floor) around them, and people can walk over them, although, when we've visited, out of respect, people don't.
@@mintyfrompolo why would I say something that I know to be incorrect? It is widely known that it was before she walked up the aisle. The Royal Family's own website has this to say: "As Lady Elizabeth entered Westminster Abbey on her wedding day, the Royal bride stopped to lay her flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. The gesture was in remembrance of her own brother, Fergus, who died at the Battle of Loos in 1915 and to pay tribute to the millions of others killed and injured in World War I."
We had heard of Beating the Retreat but never seen it or knew what it was. This was SO wonderful and we couldn't keep the smiles off our faces the entire time! The Royal Marines are absolutely incredible!!
Smash that Like button for the Military! Drop us a comment if you enjoy these videos as much as we do. It's that pomp & Ceremony the British do so well!
Thanks for watching and for your support! God Bless All of our Allies!
You ladies should react to the Falkland Island war of 1982,
The Falkland islands are over sea British territory. That was invaded by the Argentine army ,
Our lady prime minister Margaret Thatcher sent our marines 800 miles to take back our island and protect our civilians,
Good video you ladies stay safe 👍🇬🇧
In total contrast have you looked at the US Marines Silent Drill Platoon? Excellent precision work.
They were in New York a few weeks ago with the queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier. That might interest you. November 12 is my birthday to.
Are you familiar with the Gurkhas? Very important part of the British military (from Nepal). Some of them escorted the Queen at her funeral. Def worth a look. They are elite soldiers 😁 I’ll see if I can find a link
It happens every 2 years on Horseguards Parade, I went to the 2018 one, but was cancelled in 2020, it won’t happen again until 2024
The Royal marine Band is the best military band in the world. Bar none!.
I'm 18 years deep UK infantry and I'm not ashamed to say nobody does the drums better than the UK Marines, Those men handle a rifle just as well when needed and are always humble. Top blokes.
God save the King! 🇬🇧 💪 🔥
It's a shame so many young in our country are no longer proud to be British! We were brought up to be proud of our country , respect our royal family, and be respectful to all .
It's the same here. We understand
That's because of the school's.
I’m 22 and extremely proud to be English!!!
Blame the wokist schools and universities.
Make it’s because we recognise that the UK has become a haven of hatred and bigotry. Many of us in the Celtic nations also see ‘British’ as a synonym for ‘English’.
Remembrance Day is actually on 11/11. We have remembrance Sunday where we have parades, it's the closest Sunday to the 11th.
Thank you I was wondering about that. Having been born and gown up in Britain, Nov 11th was / is always Remembrance Day with poppies. My Dad was
a Royal Marines Commando in WW2
We have a minutes silence on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Very touching 😢
@@ladykaycey 2 minutes silence. By royal proclamation King George V, on 7 November 1919
@@stuartsmith7907 you know I wrote 2 minutes then thought , I'm mixing that up with something else and changed it to 1. Thanks for the correction 🙂
@@ladykaycey 👍
After 36 years service, I left in 2020... I still get chills when my brothers and sisters are on parade. The absolute best.
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Thank you for all you did for us🇬🇧
They're freaking awesome! ❤
Bless you.
Many thanks for your service!
As a Brit I'm very proud of the Marines and other services. So glad you're enjoying watching them marching.
We were there for it, in the stands on Horse Guards, even more special as our youngest was part of the RN Honour Guard ruclips.net/video/QLbq3D-RW6E/видео.htmlsi=WQyAlPesqOiPHvIc
I have to be biased because I'm British but our forces are some of the finest in the world it also makes me proud to have allies with our american brothers and sisters.🇬🇧💗🇺🇸
@@julesmarwell8023 we'll never forget about our Australian cousins💗
I agree they are the finest they are the best of us , but I have to mention our Gurkhas who have fought beside us for 200 yrs. Mighty warriors , fearless and loyal . I would love to see Natasha and Debbie react to something to do with the Gurkhas .
🇺🇸🇬🇧god bless them all xx
@Alan Hilton I myself have felt honoured to have served with many of our fellow friends mostly including USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, all of Scandinavia, the European Union and rest of Europe and a host of nations
@@julesmarwell8023👍💯
Really, watch, 'Beating Retreat Royal Marines 2014', British and US Marine Bands marching together will, definitely, bring you to tears.
Proud to have served in the British Royal Marines Band from 1984-1994 ❤🇬🇧
Ladies. I live in Pimlico, not the posh part, and a ten minute walk from Buck House (Buckinham Palace) and watch the march down the mall very frequently. It is so much better live I promise. Love the channel. X
I spent 10 years in the Royal Marines and did a few occasions where the band was involved. Everytime I watch them it makes me very proud. Ian Spencer (RMA21067) my regimental number.
I am 81 now, but have aching memories of marching behind these wonderful guys. I could have marched for ever!
I still watch them whenever I can and, although I also love our other military bands, I think these musicians are the best in the world.
Since you were upset that the video came to an end, there is a video on RUclips which shows the whole ceremony of Beating the Retreat, which I am sure you would enjoy.
Mind you, it is over and hour long! Just imagine performing that in the heat of the day as well.
Awesome.
Thank you for your love and respect.
I am British but have lived abroad (In the Americas) for the last 23 years....
But my heart still swells with pride to see these events...the sheer dedication and professionalism of these people never ceases to amaze me.
The Royal Marines are simply at another level. To march like this and co-ordinate a 90° turn with aplomb into a narrower street...(WITH TRAFFIC ISLANDS....for heavens sake!)
and ......Not miss a beat whilst doing so..... Such skill.....it is truly on another level....marching ten abreast, whilst playing a musical instrument...... Just....just Brilliant.
And they are the same in combat...... coordinated.... skillful.... Truly proud to be British....to the core.
Watch Remembrance Sunday & the Royal festival of Remembrance from The Royal Albert Hall. 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
I'm a former Royal Marine, and when you pass out of training, they have the Royal Marines Band there to march you on and off the parade ground and to perform while the Kings Squad performs a small drill display. Having them play sooo close is absolutely awesome and always sends a tingle down the spine. (And glad you girls like them)
P.S. Did you know the Royal Marines Band played the introduction to Gerry Anderson's 1960's Thunderbirds show? Listen to that if you want a bit of a thrill :) )
Have a most excellent day now.
Royal Marines, to your duties, quick March....
I’m a 30 year veteran from a regiment called “The Rifles” As a regiment we don’t beat the retreat, we sound the retreat with bugles. This dates back to the American war if independence when the Rifles could only communicate in the dense woodland of ~North America by using Bugles. The Rifles march at a faster pace of 170 paces to the minute to prove their alertness. During the Peninuslar wars The ~Rifles were used as forward skirmishes whose job was to take out the commanders in the oncoming French columns. Take a look at the Light Devision sounding the retreat at Horse Guards in 1991. Brian Holman who is the ~Bugle Major is this parade was, at one time my C/Sgt in the Rifle Company I commanded.
Swift and bold
The sheer precision of the marching, the incredibly straight lines and all whilst playing instruments yet without a word of command. The incredible Royal Marines.
The Royal Marines , as always perfection
This is the Royal Marines marching to Beating The Retreat, the Beating The Retreat is at Horse Guards Parade and is worth watching and last for about 1 hour 15 minutes. look for Royal Marines Beating Retreat 2022.
I was infantry, but I'm so proud of these boys! terrific!
We are so proud of our country 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
My brother was in air force he loved every thing about it . I am from uk and proud of my country..Love he videos .
My 2 grandfathers served in the Royal Marines in WW2 and members of both Paternal & Maternal family served with the Marines going back to at least the begining of the last Century. And nobody does it better than the Royal Marines.
I have many vetrans in my family, but the one that gets me the most is my grandads dad. He was a first mate in the royal navy and was blown up by a German bomb in ww2. My great grandma who I'm named after was pregnant with my grandad at that time and already had two young boys. he was only 30 when he died and never got to see my grandad before he died, my heart brakes for my grandma for having two boys and being pregnant and loosing her husband and for my grandad for never even being held by his father. He has never complained or really even mentioned it, but I remember after doing our family tree showing him the ship his dad served on, some photos I've found and when I showed his his cremates he chocked up which kills me until this day. What our servicemen and women do and their families sacfrice should never be forgotten. I am incredibly proud of my great grandad for saving our country from tyranny.
Thank you so much for those beautiful comments we love you guys too..always stronger together...for me the greatest generation ever.. were those British,American,Canadian,Australian, New Zealand and many other nations who stormed the beaches of Normandy...for our tomorrows,,
God bless you!!
As a former Royals Marines Commando" Bootneck" We are all very proud of our "Bandies" We are all part of The Corps of His Majesty's Royal Marines. Which is broken down into HM Bandservice Royal Marines, HM Corps of drums Royal Marines, and the fighting arm of the Corps, HM Royal Marines Commandos. The members of the bandservice do undertake military training as well as their musical training, after successfully completed this they can apply for Commando selection and win The coverted Green Beret. I really enjoy your enthusiasm when you are reviewing military content. Par Mare Par Terram.
Ditto Royal.
I absolutely agree - former RM 1966 -> 1990.........🇬🇧 ⚓ ⚔👍!!!
Just love this, have chills and my heart could burst with pride. My dad who sadly recently passed was British army and Police. Have such respect for our British and US forces, thank you so much for your selfless service 🇬🇧🇺🇲❤️
Love how more confident you are both now in front of the camera and your brilliant personalities are showing.
2014 video beating the retreat the Royal Marines were joined by the Royal Dutch Marines and the United States Marine Corps bands , that was brilliant
I served 12 years in H.M Royal Engineers and I have had the pleasure of marching behind this band. The overwhelming sense of duty and pride is indescribable. Thank you both from a British Veteran... You've made my day!!!
Hi ladies my father husband and brother all served in the RAF 🇬🇧 Remembrance Day is the 11th of November you do a good job on your videos well done 🇬🇧🇬🇧🥰
I love my Britishness being from NORTHERN IRELAND BEING PROUD TO BE BRITISH AND PROUD 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I am so proud of our military traditions. When I was a little kid my grandmother used to take me to The Royal Tournament at Earls Court (sadly Earls Court is no more and our Royal Tournament was dumped forever by the Labour Party 😡). Such a shame and a big mistake because it was probably one of the best recruitment tools. Within said Tournament would be something called The Field Gun Race done by the bravest and strongest lads in the Royal Navy as it was pretty dangerous to say the least but a huge source of pride and true brotherhood to be picked for the team. Quite a few recording on YT so just put "field gun race" in the search. It's absolutely mental to watch!
My Grandfather walked from Oldham Manchester to Portsmouth when he was a boy to join the Royal Marines I think he was about 14. A journey of about 250 miles or there abouts. I have his war medals and his marksman medal. He served throughout the Second Word War. And took part in capturing back 🇬🇱 Greenland. When he left the Royal Marines he became a Ministry of Defence policeman. Until he retired. One of my family heroes.
My dad was a marine in WW2 and my son has just served 12 years as a marine. Very Very proud 👏👏
And rightly so!.
I an so emotional watching our fabulous Royal Marines SO PROUD my heart swells with pride God bless them all ❤️
loved your coverage of are queens funeral, so emotional, that was the first time i watched your blog, keep going Natasha.@ Debbie XX
I do enjoy watching your reactions. I have nothing to do with the military, but when I lived in London 30 years ago, I used to cycle past Horse guards parade most days and often the bands were out there practising. It became a favourite part of my cycle ride. I still think of it fondly.
Yes we are very proud of all our forces.!!
I like your videos very much,l know you love our Royal Marines band but have you watched their tribute to Ennio Morricone that they did during lockdown in the Uk 2021,they played in the Albert Hall with no audience and it was awesome😘
Always love watching & listening to the Royal Marines.
I used to be in that band as a drummer doing exactly the same march through to Horse Guards Parade in London from Wellington Barracks close to Buckingham Palace. This was on the way to performing Beating Retreat in front of Royalty or Senior hierarchy every year. It is open to the public as well and is musically spectacular. You can find the full performance on RUclips, look for Beating Retreat 2022, I think you'll enjoy it. Remember turn the sound up!
By the way I still have the drum! The skins are real and very heavy. I used to wear one if I was on tenor drum. When we perform abroad we use synthetic skins. The originals are very old.
My office is near the Royal Marine music school. I get to see and hear these guys and girls regularly.
Very lucky!!
I’ve marched behind the Royal Marines band on many occasions whilst serving during remembrance services and many a parade in London as well as other places
Ladies, your Love and Respect not only for our Military but our Country as a whole, is to be truly applauded and would put one or two of our own To Shame. There are some very good videos available on YT that shows the selection process that young men have to go through to become a Royal Marine. 32 Weeks of sheer Grit and determination, well worth a watch 😊💞
A while ago you showed the secret drum corp,these guys have proper jobs(bankers,teachers etc,the marines are combat solders ,medics ,drivers) I think a big difference,thanks for showing it,keep it up
My little cousin is right there. Royal marine band. Very proud of her 🙏
Have a lovely weekend Natasha & Debbie.
My son is a Captain in the RM band service, during October did 2 weeks in New York doing several gigs. As an ex Royal Marine I am proud of what he and the band service do. Great music
As a life long marching drummer I'm impressed by the showmanship of forty + snare drummers. The actual execution is a bit shakey, however. It might well be affected by the Marines' inexplicable tactic of having the drummers wear gloves while playing. It would be similar to asking a piano player to play wearing boxing gloves.
Of COURSE it makes us proud! When I was a Student Nurse, we had the Royal Marine's DANCE Band, at our Hospital Annual Ball....😁💕
Glad you enjoyed royal marines beating the retreat a cousin of mine was a drummer in the royal marines they do make you proud to be British
Thank you ladies…..proud Florida Brits. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿💪
Also had to add, 30k, that's alot of subscribers, and I also want to point out I love the videos you post on Patreon, your city is amazing, it's now on my bucket list
Wow, the way they marching the street is amazing and they deserve great respect for British people because they are Royal Marines Commando
I'm a Royal Navy Veteran and marched with the Royal Marines during my 12 years in the Military.
I have march behind this band for nearly 56 years as a servicing member and a Royal Marine Veteran, it does not how old you are or how long ago you severed, the sound of the band makes the years fall away and you grow 2inch In height
OARMAARM ( Once A Royal Marine Always A Royal Marine )
Thank you for your service Sir 😀✌️
God bloody bless you Tony.
Hi ladies, I hope tou are both well.
I don't know if it has been mentioned in the comments already but November 11th is also Remembrance Day here in the UK.
The actual remembrance parade at the Cenotaph is held on the nearest Sunday to it, I assume to minimise traffic disruption??
Actual Remembrance Day in the UK is the 11th of November, (the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month), but is traditionally celebrated on the nearest Sunday to that date, known as Remembrance Sunday.
There are more than 200 musicians marching here so keeping them all synchronised is superb. The leopard print cover is basically padding to help take the weight of the bigger, heavier drums. The really early versions of these were actual Leopard skins but the current ones are man made and use the pattern because it is tradition.
That's what I said
Remembrance Day here in the UK is also 11th November but the church ceremonies are on the Sunday nearest to it, hence the 13th this year. Throughout most of Britain on the 11th at 11 am there will be 2 miniutes of silence and the same on SundayThere was a reminder of this in my local Aldi this morning.
Love your reactions and when you cover the Royal Marines I get an extra buzz. My grandfather was RM Bandmaster in WWII and I was in the RM cadet band in Portsmouth when I was a kid. Got to perform with the RM band in many occasions. Happy memories.
Oh and armistice day is 11th November here….it falls on the closest Sunday which is 13th this year
My Dad was Royal Navy and he loved military band music. He was fond of the massed pipes and drums bands of Scotland, but for him the sheer military precision of the Royal Marines Band(s) was pre-eminent. He swore no one could march and play with greater precision, pomp, pride than The Royal Marine Band(s) {Son look how straight those lines are}
As a Scottish brit, the massed pipes n drums with the marine band is awesome
@Natasha & Debbie
I’m so glad you enjoyed this, I myself am a former Royal Marine Officer and served 15 years from 1998 to 2013, I can’t express the words to explain how much it means to me to see our fellow servicemen and women in the Royal Marines Band.
Bless you Raymond.
Playing that music would be hard enough!, let alone marching perfectly in time and step for that long!. Respect!. Nuff said.
Brit Vet here Ladies, many thanks for your kind words, and yes, we are very proud of our Marines, and all other arms of the Miitary!!
You can hear the beat of the boots marching in step to the beat of the big drum ....
Hello ladies. It fills my heart with pride when I see my country in all its glory. Take care. Jane in New Zealand
Brilliant. Ive seen Beating The Retreat and Trooping of the Colour when my dear late cousin took part as a musician in the band of the Scots Guards. I'm ex WRAF myself and love all this.
The leopard skin is worn by the bass drummer to prevent the sheer weight of the drum causing damage to the uniform and to provide some protection by spreading the weight over a larger area. Used not just by the Royals but Army bands too.
Thanks for the information! ❤️❤️
Also protects the drum from the buttons on the tunic.
Actually, the tiger / leopard skins are a throwback to the early days of British military bands when the drummers were often Africans and would wear tribal costume (back then regimental bands were all civilian volunteers and dressed to impress). It's now carried on as a tradition.
The bass drummer wears the tiger skin. The tenor drummers (usually percussionists) wear leopard skins. The skins were originally worn as a warning to the enemy as "look what we can do"...
I know that the person playing the big bass drum wears a leopard skin apron to protect the uniform from wear, and probably some protection too, but don't know why the others would wear it.
Nice ta see you Girls enjoying some Great Music from one of the Worlds Military Bands ever, one Vid ya might want to react to is The Royal Marines Band in NYC
I love the drums too. But yes, it does give me Great Pride of my country. ❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸
But, I do LOVE THE DRUMMERS 😂😅😊🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🙏
Amazing how they turned that corner,split and came together again in perfect time. Love it!
The music and marching was fantastic, but what about the beautiful buildings in the background along the route, amazing.
Thank you as made me smile after 20 years of service and so gad to see and bless you both and the USA
I used to work for 👮♀️ my beat was hyde park, used to help them out at each gate within the park to practice, but sadly got caught up with the Iranian embassy siege….. was only 19 … but man I was sooo proud of our boys and girls(all active duty)🥰
Seeing this makes me proud to be British .I have seen this a few times .The sound is amazing as it is amplified by some of the grand buildings along the route. Keep up the good work.
The cross around one of you guy's neck is in the shape of the UK highest award for bravery - The Victoria Cross.
Her name is Debbie
My dad was a British WW2 Commando, part of the Spearhead. My mum was a Teacher and drove an ambulance in occupied Belgium. They met during the liberation and married shortly after. Yes, I'm that old 🧓. I loved this video, even though we were getting further away as the video went on. Thankyou.
Guys.....Remembrance Day is 11th November in the UK....the country, mostly, observes this dutifully and well. Remembrance Sunday is the FIRST Sunday nearest to that date.....THAT'S when the Cenotaph Ceremony takes part....💕🇬🇧
I would go to England just to see these guys perform
Hello Ladies.- In case you have not seen it there is a video from 2016 featuring HM Royal Marines Band playing Olympic Spirit by John Williams accompanying an arms drill display by members of HM Royal Marines Commandos. It was filmed on Horseguards Parade, London
Thanks for your support of UK armed forces. As a veteran of the British infantry I appreciate your respect and interest in our old and crusty marching about a bit, etc. :)
Thank you for your service 🙏🏻
It is a great pity that we don't show our veterans the same respect that they are awarded in the USA. It breaks my heart, and of everyone that I know, to see them homeless and mentally ill. It is often the Salvation Army that picks up the responsibility on behalf of us.
@@glynnwright1699 yes the US does better in this are, but it is improving in the UK. The military covenant was a breakthrough and the NHS is raising it's game for veterans too. Many amazing charities too. Check out Healthier Heroes and look what Burnley Football Club has been doing.
@@garthwick19 Glad to read. When my wife was a volunteer at the local CAB, she always went the extra mile for veterans.
@Glynn Wright I would have a look at DMRC Stanford Hall before you make comments like that. You should see the rehab for severely injured personnel who will become veterans due to their incapacities. Before you make comments that you do not fully understand.
Worth remembering these guys are not any old nobody's. The Royal Marine Corp are an elite fighting force, tough as nails these guys.
As an former naval nurse, member of the QUEEN ALEXANDER ROYAL NAVAL NURSING SERVICE. I was present at a few RM band performances. Full of pride and emotion. Sunset and evening hymn always brings tears . I will be at the Royal Albert Hall remembrance service Saturday 12th November where they always attend and preform . This evening is attended by His Majesty the King. My husband and I are so looking forward to it . Following morning we will take part in the march past at the cenotaph. He will be with his Falkand war veteran platoon. Thank you for showing so much respect for the British forces. 🇬🇧
I am a former QARNN too. Lucky you to be at the RAH onSaturday.
cool more good stuff for friday excellent can't wait
Still remember my passing out parade as Captain guard in the Royal Navy in 1979. The music made be proud, so did my mum and dad.
Hi ladies, here is a belter; I Vow To Thee My Country | The Bands of HM Royal Marines. Enough said!
My nephew is an officer in The Royal Marine Commandos and when I saw him marching down The Mall (in front of Buckingham Palace) I thought I would burst with pride.
i love that you honour both holidays and the fact you get to share and celebrate your birthday during it, is amazing!
Wonderful to come across this - especially on Remembrance Sunday. I did my bit with the cornet in the local silver band at the local war memorial today but obviously we weren't in the same league as these wonderful musicians. One of the highlights of my career in the Royal Navy was marching in front of a Royal Marines band from Horse Guards Parade through Central London in 1981 as part of the street lining for the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. And then we got to do it all again at the end of the ceremony as we marched back to Horse Guards. Thanks for sharing and love your comments!
Did you notice at 9:29 the double tap on the bass drum and the band strikes up after 5 paces? Also during some cermonies you may pick up two double taps in succession when they are marching the halt will come 5 paces later
The proudest moment of my life was my passing out parade. Marching to a military band playing your regimental music. Made me feel a foot taller. ❤
Lovely ladies, a workmate of mine did this , he played trombone with the R.M. 🇬🇧
Well done girls. Another brilliant video, and thanks for putting our Royal Marines on again. They are the best! Others have told you about the Remembrance Service being held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day (11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month). That was when the 'guns fell silent' in WW1. Sadly, this years wi be the first without our dear Queen attending. ( believe she only missed two over her 70 years of Service and Duty). Her poppy wreath that she always laid, was always the first of the Ceremony. Another video that may interest you is the documentary made at the time, showing how the 'Unknown Warrior' was brought home from France, and buried in Westminster Abbey. It's a fascinating story of how the 'warrior' was chosen, transported across to the UK, and given the highest Ceremony, and being buried where so many Kings, Queens, and many important people from our history are buried. If you're interested, for those who don't know, whenever there's been televised Ceremonies etc held in Westminster Abbey, many that were attended by our late Queen, if you watch as she begins the walk from the door, down the aisle she had to walk round a plot, with a black marble stone, right in the middle of the floor surrounded by poppies. That is the actual tomb of the Unknown Warrior. It was placed in that spot so that anyone (including visitors) has to see and recognise it. For any visitors to London a visit Westminster Abbey is well worth it. There is so much of our history in there, including the tomb of William the Conqueror. Sorry, l've rambled on a bit.
And the bouquet of every royal bride is brought to the Abbey to lie on the tomb. It was started by the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother when, as Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon about to walk up the aisle to marry the then Duke of York, she laid her bouquet down in memory of her brother who had died in WW1. For the centenary of the tomb, the late Queen Elizabeth was there as a replica of her own wedding bouquet was laid on the tomb. It's the Unknown Warrior rather than soldier because the casualties from the Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force and from Royal Navy and Royal Marine contingents fighting on the front (eg as artillery) were also laid to rest in the same cemeteries so the Warrior could be from any of the three services.
@@jacquieclapperton9758 Well put Jaquie, but l think you mean't to say that Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon placed her wedding bouquet on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior, after her wedding, not before 😂. One other thing, is that that is the only tomb in the Abbey, that no one is allowed to walk on. All the other tombs are level with the flagstones (floor) around them, and people can walk over them, although, when we've visited, out of respect, people don't.
@@mintyfrompolo why would I say something that I know to be incorrect? It is widely known that it was before she walked up the aisle. The Royal Family's own website has this to say: "As Lady Elizabeth entered Westminster Abbey on her wedding day, the Royal bride stopped to lay her flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. The gesture was in remembrance of her own brother, Fergus, who died at the Battle of Loos in 1915 and to pay tribute to the millions of others killed and injured in World War I."
You are both wonderful and beautiful people. Love you. X